How Safe Is DEET?

Jun 16, 2015 9:00 AM

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DEET, the active ingredient in many insect repellents, works effectively to ward off pesky mosquitoes and problematic ticks. But many are wary of this chemical’s effect on people. Brian Ely, DO, a family medicine physician at University of Utah Health, gives us the lowdown on DEET.